Associate Controller, Veo

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a high-growth environment. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Accounting Expertise: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Leadership: Proven experience leading accounting organizations, driving accounting transformations, managing external audits, and implementing scalable finance systems and processes
• Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and finance tools including Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom, or similar platforms. Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets required
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to build scalable accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and balance operational excellence with practical business partnership in a high-growth environment
• Communication: Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Start-Up Experience: Prior experience leading accounting within a venture-backed startup or scale-up environment strongly preferred
• Hybrid Role: Must currently reside or be relocatable to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica Headquarters. The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office

Desirable

• As Veo's Associate Controller, you will lead Veo's accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial reporting, improve accounting infrastructure, and build scalable processes that support Veo's continued growth
• This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Financial Leadership: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements, reporting packages, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules while partnering with FP&A on financial analyses
• Technical Accounting: Research, document, and implement accounting guidance related to complex accounting matters including equity, leases, software capitalization, foreign operations, and other technical areas
• Controllership: Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance processes to support company growth and future audit readiness
• Business Transformation: Lead accounting systems improvements, accounting automation initiatives, and process optimization to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory reporting requirements while overseeing annual audits and supporting tax compliance
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, and executive leadership to strengthen financial discipline and improve business decision-making
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence